Mercedes-Benz 320 MOT data by year
The Mercedes-Benz 320 appears in 3,514 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1992–2022. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 78.8%.
3,514
MOT tests analysed
78.8%
Pass rate
21.2%
Fail rate
1992–2022
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 538 | 77.7% | 22.3% | Brakes |
| 2008 | 375 | 77.9% | 22.1% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.9% | 349 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.3% | 328 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.4% | 259 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.2% | 148 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.0% | 142 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.1% | 109 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.9% | 101 |
| 8 | Steering | 2.3% | 82 |
Methodology & source. Based on 3,514 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.